In discussions around the village, I'm finding that some community members misunderstand my position on preserving Ossining's charter village status. I have never advocated for dissolving the village, and I do not believe it would be good for Ossining. Beyond the importance of honoring our rich history, there are powers and autonomy inherent in being a charter village that we would... Continue Reading →
Do you have a good idea for what could be done better in Ossining? Do you ever feel people in village government aren't listening to you? Whether it's economic development, collaboration with schools, safe streets, parking, parkland, recycling, trash, or taxes—everyone in our community has something they think could be better. And the best ideas for improvement... Continue Reading →
Democrats & Independence Party members get a bonus election day this cycle! On Tuesday, September 10 Ossining Democrats & Indendents, go to your polling place between 6:00am and 9:00pm. Not sure where your polling place is? Visit the Westchester Board of Elections website. If you are a registered Democrat in the Town of Ossining—that includes... Continue Reading →
There is no greater place for a music lover to live than Ossining. The richness of music in Ossining is a huge part of what makes this community ideal for raising our family. Last Sunday we walked down the hill to our public library to attend a free Guy Davis concert. Paxton and Levon listened,... Continue Reading →
The title of this post suggests a nonchalant gesture made on a whim. But what I did last night followed months of "what-if" conversations with Eric, and a lifetime of being entranced, amused, enraged, and engaged by politics. This fall Marlene Cheatham will not seek reelection as a Trustee on the Ossining Village Board. Last... Continue Reading →
